Design Is All Around Us!
This exploration invites us to take a closer look at how every object around us is the fruit of an extensive thought process around its design, and at how artists and designers draw inspiration from materials and ideas to turn ordinary objects into extraordinary creations.
Information
In-person
The class goes to the Museum.
| Schedule | Duration | Fee |
| 9 to 11 a.m. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 1 to 3 p.m. |
2 hours | $349/class |
The activity may be extended by 15 minutes to allow for a more leisurely exploration of the collection.
Reservations
514-285-2000
Raising students’ awareness
Learn about the creative process Learn about the kind of problem solving involved in creating for design objects Learn about the properties and characteristics of different materials
Creative activity
Create a small functional object out of clay.
Linking it to the classroom
Environment and consumption
Recycled waste
20 minutes
Discuss the importance of recycling waste, and invite the students to imagine and draw an object made of materials destined for landfill.
Extending the learning
We invite you and your students to visit the EducArt platform to view the Confetti Chair by Bär + Knell, made from recycled plastic.
Plan your group visit to the Museum
Access
Group entrance
2075 Bishop Street
Montreal, Quebec H3G 2E8
514-285-2000
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion for Peace
How to get here
Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit
The 24 Bus 
Peel and Guy-Concordia stations 
Organized transportation: If you are coming by school bus or chartered bus, allow extra time for potential traffic congestion.
